“We are pleased to see these ratings highlight the dedication of all of our team members to enhance the quality of care we provide our patients,” said Richard P. Shannon, MD, executive vice president for health affairs at UVA.

The ratings and rankings compiled by U.S. News take several factors into account, including patient safety, patient outcomes, the availability of advanced technologies and programs, a survey of physician specialists, how many patients receive care and accreditations from certain third-party organizations such as the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Magnet recognition for nursing care from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. UVA is an NCI-designated cancer center and earned Magnet recognition in 2015.

These honors for UVA follow recognition from U.S. News for UVA Children’s Hospital, which has four specialties – urology, cardiology/heart surgery, neonatology and nephrology – recognized in the 2016-2017 “Best Children’s Hospital” guide .